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it quickly gathered pace ♪ free nelson mandela ♪ 21 years in captivity >> reporter: and nelson mandela became the most famous political prisoner on the planet. within months of his release he was holding peace talks and then in 1994 with apartheid abollished nelson mandela became president himself after south africa's first all race elections. >> i have fought very firmly against white domination. i have fought very firmly against black domination. i cherish the idea of the new south africa where all south africans are equal. >> reporter: nelson mandela served just one five year term but remained perhaps the most influential figure in south african politics. certainly the most loved for what he went through, the dignity he displayed, and the change he brought about. but typically for him, mandela gave all the credit to his fellow citizens. >> south africa pass the generations, but it is you, the people, who are the true heros. >> serving one term but very influential. our senior foreign correspondence. i'm being told he is not available right now. we do have a live reporter there on th
it quickly gathered pace ♪ free nelson mandela ♪ 21 years in captivity >> reporter: and nelson mandela became the most famous political prisoner on the planet. within months of his release he was holding peace talks and then in 1994 with apartheid abollished nelson mandela became president himself after south africa's first all race elections. >> i have fought very firmly against white domination. i have fought very firmly against black domination. i cherish the idea of the new...
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nelson mandela stood in the stand. the atmosphere in the stands that day was the most extraordinary atmosphere. those that were there say that they have experienced. that team won the rugby world cup. that in a sense although sport ship, that is the moment south africa truly came together as a nation black and white. >> wow jonathan. i don't know about you but listening to you go through all of those things which at the time -- today looking back on them it's one thing. at the time we were living them that this man could speak on that field before those people and receive that sort of reaction, explain to us how very quickly things changed after a period of no change forever. suddenly everything that anyone knew was up ended. the world was becoming a better place. it was largely because of and as a result of his actions. >> absolutely. >> it's very hard. as you look back over the second half of the 20th century, maybe you could talk about gandy in india in the first half of the 20th century pcht in the second half of t
nelson mandela stood in the stand. the atmosphere in the stands that day was the most extraordinary atmosphere. those that were there say that they have experienced. that team won the rugby world cup. that in a sense although sport ship, that is the moment south africa truly came together as a nation black and white. >> wow jonathan. i don't know about you but listening to you go through all of those things which at the time -- today looking back on them it's one thing. at the time we...
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nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow . >>> our beloved nelson mandela, the president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela is dead at the age of 95. the anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy and became the first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. >> why is it that president mandela could do something that nobody else could? what was it about him? >> he had some special qualities. he was a humble person with impressive grace, almost like royalty. he had good humor. and gentleness. but steel in his backbone and resolve and conviction. i think one thing that possibly was different about him, he had that wonderful ability to put himself in other people's shoes and try to look at tough issues from their perspectiie as well as his own. and that's an enormously valuable thing when you're wrestling with tough issues where people feel strongly. and you know, it gets to appreciate and look around the world today at the public dialogue and we can see how rare is it that pe
nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow . >>> our beloved nelson mandela, the president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela is dead at the age of 95. the anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy and became the first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. >> why is it that president mandela could do something that nobody else could? what...
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premiere of the movie of nelson mandela. nelson's mandela past he waited until the end of the movie told the audience there were screams and cries a lot of emotion. the queen expressed her sadness in london for the passing. nelson mandela she had met him on several occasions. her grandson prince william had this to say. >> extremely sad and tragic news which is reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man nelson mandela was. my thoughts and prayers for his family. >> another movie depicting mandela's role breaking down racial barriers was invictus to show how he championed a most lie white rugby team in 1995. playing mandela in that movie morgan freeman. he was a man of incomparable honor, unconquerable strength and unyielding resolve. to many he was a treasure of unity, freedom and dignity of mankind. for his part president obama said he was one of millions who was inspired nelson mandela and his work. here is just one more quote from what he had to say at a very emotional address yesterday. >> we have lost one of the m
premiere of the movie of nelson mandela. nelson's mandela past he waited until the end of the movie told the audience there were screams and cries a lot of emotion. the queen expressed her sadness in london for the passing. nelson mandela she had met him on several occasions. her grandson prince william had this to say. >> extremely sad and tragic news which is reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man nelson mandela was. my thoughts and prayers for his family. >> another...
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mandela and a last people were uncomfortable about nelson mandela, including the appetite for the story. is it driving rating numbers for the networks? i don't think so. i think this is a simple story, a handshake, a selfie, whatever, people can grab it and that is the topic and drive the numbers. >> that was my point i am not saying it was a nonstory i am saying there are stories that are lighter than exactly what happened. >> speaking of light stories and something that is quickly understood, this selfie was taken president obama and the danish prime minister, the picture went around the world in 3 1/2 seconds and let me read to you what the new york post columnist sad to say, obama, she writes, use 9 occasion to act like a frat boy on a road trip to a strip bar making a fool of himself flirting with the danish hell cot who hiked up her skirt to expose long legs covered by nothing more substantial --. >> who does they work for, for crying out loudst she lays to the tabloids. you have to admit it went viral for a reason. if you looked at those ten photos in sequence, it was pretty funn
mandela and a last people were uncomfortable about nelson mandela, including the appetite for the story. is it driving rating numbers for the networks? i don't think so. i think this is a simple story, a handshake, a selfie, whatever, people can grab it and that is the topic and drive the numbers. >> that was my point i am not saying it was a nonstory i am saying there are stories that are lighter than exactly what happened. >> speaking of light stories and something that is quickly...
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friday using nelson mandela as cover, sharpton attacked me. >> he said about nelson mandela last night on fox, >> 95 years old. nelson mandela i spent niem south africa. he was a communist this, man. a communist all right? >> but it wasn't like he was hanging out i'm certain >> here i am. i did spend time. that woman karen finney a former spokesperson for dnc made a mistake i'm expecting a letter after polling by tomorrow. if she's honest she'll send it over f like sharpton, not honest she will not. i'll let you know what happens tomorrow evening. as for sharpton he's a flat out deceiver. here is what i actually said about mr. mandela. >> 95 years old nelson mandela, i spent time in south africa. he was a communist this man. he was a communist. all right? but he was a great man. what he did for his people was stunning. the sacrifices that he made, co have repoout pewed yat asked got out of prison. he won't do it. >> you can see sharpton cut out the context as he's done many times before. any other common tatar would have been fired for doing that. but nbc seems to be afraid of sharpton
friday using nelson mandela as cover, sharpton attacked me. >> he said about nelson mandela last night on fox, >> 95 years old. nelson mandela i spent niem south africa. he was a communist this, man. a communist all right? >> but it wasn't like he was hanging out i'm certain >> here i am. i did spend time. that woman karen finney a former spokesperson for dnc made a mistake i'm expecting a letter after polling by tomorrow. if she's honest she'll send it over f like...
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nelson mandela was 96 years old and will live forever in the world. >> our beloved nelson mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation has departed. he passed on peacefully in the company of his family around 2050 on the 5th of december, 2013. he is now resting. he's now at peace. >> this is a fox news alert. former south african president, a hero, nelson mandela who's died at his johannes burg. his life is a remarkable inspiration to millions around the world. he spent 27 years in jail vowing to fight oppression, never giving up, never knowing he would get out of jail. when he finally did he became president of the nation that had imprisoned him vowing to love those that hated him eventually sharing the nobel peace price for the man who once was his oppressor. president barack obama spoke about mandela shortly after the world received the munews. >> he achieved more than expected from any man. he's gone home. we have lost one of the most influential, courageous, profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he b
nelson mandela was 96 years old and will live forever in the world. >> our beloved nelson mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation has departed. he passed on peacefully in the company of his family around 2050 on the 5th of december, 2013. he is now resting. he's now at peace. >> this is a fox news alert. former south african president, a hero, nelson mandela who's died at his johannes burg. his life is a remarkable inspiration to millions around the world. he spent...
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pope francis praised nelson mandela. human dignity, nonviolence and truth and in a strange twist in london, news of the death of mandela broke during the u.k. premier last night of the biography film of nelson mand a mandela, a long walk to freedom. his passing was announced at the end of the film to gasps of surprise and shock of the audience. the news just sinking in right now. statesmen, rock stars, regular people and here's more to come. back to you. >> thanks. >> president jacob zuma announcing a week of funeral services for the anti apartheid icon, dealing with the opening and closing of the world cup. an inauguration and coronation all combined together. on sunday, south africa observes a national day of prayer and reflection. tens of thousands or mourners are expected to attend a public memorial service. on tuesday at the soccer stadium, the site of the 2010 world cup final where mandela made his last public appearance. the former president remains then lie in state at government buildings from wednesday until fr
pope francis praised nelson mandela. human dignity, nonviolence and truth and in a strange twist in london, news of the death of mandela broke during the u.k. premier last night of the biography film of nelson mand a mandela, a long walk to freedom. his passing was announced at the end of the film to gasps of surprise and shock of the audience. the news just sinking in right now. statesmen, rock stars, regular people and here's more to come. back to you. >> thanks. >> president...
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last friday, using nelson mandela as cover, sharpton attacked me. >> he said about nelson mandela last night on fox: >> 9 a years old. nelson mandela, i spent some time in south africa, he was a communist, this man. >> yeah. >> he was a communist. all right. >> that. >> >> but don't you wonder where in south africa? it wasn't like he was hanging out in soweto that bill o'reilly i'm quite certain. >> well, here i am in soweto where i did spend some time. that woman a a a former spokesperson for the dnc obviously made a mistake. i'm expecting a letter of apology from ms. finney by tomorrow. if she is honest she'll send it over. if she is like sharpton and not honest she will not and i will let you know what happens tomorrow evening. as for sharpton, is he a flat out deceiver. here is what i actually said about mr. mandela. >> 9 a years old. nelson mandela -- i have spent some time in south africa, he was a communist, this man. >> yeah. >> he was a communist. all right? but he was a great man. what he did for his people was stunning. the sacrifices that he made. he could have repudiated a
last friday, using nelson mandela as cover, sharpton attacked me. >> he said about nelson mandela last night on fox: >> 9 a years old. nelson mandela, i spent some time in south africa, he was a communist, this man. >> yeah. >> he was a communist. all right. >> that. >> >> but don't you wonder where in south africa? it wasn't like he was hanging out in soweto that bill o'reilly i'm quite certain. >> well, here i am in soweto where i did spend some...
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nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow republicans, our beloved, nelson mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela, a man like no other is dead at the age of 95. the reveered antiapartheid leader spent 27 years in prison. led his country to democracy and became south after infantry caps first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. sir, why is it that president mandela could do something that nobody else could? what was it about him? >> well, he had special qualities. he was a humble person. with impressive grace almost like royalty in terms of his presence. he had good humor. and gentleness, but steel in his backbone and resolve and conviction. i think one of the things that possibly was different about him, he had that wonderful ability to put himself in other people's shoes. and try to look at tough issues from their perspective as well as his own. and that's an enormously valuable thing when you are wrestling with naughty issues, tough issues where people feel strongly. a
nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow republicans, our beloved, nelson mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela, a man like no other is dead at the age of 95. the reveered antiapartheid leader spent 27 years in prison. led his country to democracy and became south after infantry caps first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. sir, why is it that president...
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nelson mandela. >> also the president admitted he misled the american people, but something dddn't -- somebody, that is to say, didn't get the memo. >> i still go back and say what i said earlier. what he said was true. >> okay. >> if you want to keep the insurance you have, you can keep it. >> more from harry reid moments away. >> a woman catches a peeping tom in a dressing room and chases him through a store. one problem? she forgot to put her shirt back on. >> i was that woman. no. >> queue the animation. it is friday's show, and "fox & friends" starts now. ♪ ♪ >> it's "fox & friends." >> welcome aboard studio e. today is one of those days where officially this weekend they are going to welcome the christmas season to stanford, connecticut, and as has been the case for the last number of years, that means it's going to be the repelling of the landmark building, stanford's connecticut tallest building, 22 stories high. santa rappelles down the side with rick wright. he will be here live this mo
nelson mandela. >> also the president admitted he misled the american people, but something dddn't -- somebody, that is to say, didn't get the memo. >> i still go back and say what i said earlier. what he said was true. >> okay. >> if you want to keep the insurance you have, you can keep it. >> more from harry reid moments away. >> a woman catches a peeping tom in a dressing room and chases him through a store. one problem? she forgot to put her shirt back...
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policy towards nelson mandela, was he communist? what about this freedom struggle, how does it relate to americans? that's too painful to your head. it was easier to talk about this guy, the president, possibly flirting with a blond. oh, my gosh, everybody gets gossip. >> i was looking at that new york post column, flirting with dane-ger. the many larger story here, not much ratings here. did others tune out about mandela and not the interpreter? >> well, and "saturday night live" had this amazing skit on. but it was funny. here is the problem with international news. in local news, you rarely see international news. on cable and on the networks, international news taip takes up very few minutes of the pie. and the reason for that is that americans are much more myopic in their views and it doesn't rate. >> let me just say in terms of the larger picture today in the media universe, does it fit the niche that your newspaper, magazine or network occupies? mandela doesn't -- >> no, no, let me jump in because i want to get to a couple o
policy towards nelson mandela, was he communist? what about this freedom struggle, how does it relate to americans? that's too painful to your head. it was easier to talk about this guy, the president, possibly flirting with a blond. oh, my gosh, everybody gets gossip. >> i was looking at that new york post column, flirting with dane-ger. the many larger story here, not much ratings here. did others tune out about mandela and not the interpreter? >> well, and "saturday night...
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nelson mandela, showing up for the final. we have video of nelson mandela on the field presenting the world cup to his captain, who himself was a child of apartheid. himself said he grew up thinking that black people were second class citizens. yet nelson mandela, when he walked into the pitch, changed south africa. listen to the welcome he got. >> all the teams -- >> 35,000 people in that stadium on that day, 99% of them white. started chanting, "nelson, nelson, nelson." and maintenance of those people are the same ones who believed he was rightfully imprisoned for so long. many called him a terrorist, and there they were chants his name. that more than anything was the moment that south africa changed. >> i know automatic the blogs are talking about what people used to say about mandela, the terms used for him. people's thoughts and attitudes have changed as they realize who that's guy is. >> certainly has. >> come over here with me. sharlene smythe is an authorized nelson mandela biographer and is joining us live. we tried
nelson mandela, showing up for the final. we have video of nelson mandela on the field presenting the world cup to his captain, who himself was a child of apartheid. himself said he grew up thinking that black people were second class citizens. yet nelson mandela, when he walked into the pitch, changed south africa. listen to the welcome he got. >> all the teams -- >> 35,000 people in that stadium on that day, 99% of them white. started chanting, "nelson, nelson, nelson."...
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congress specifically said free nelson mandela. not quite sure how they thought i could do that, but nevertheless, it was a part of by brief, and the president said i hope you can, i hope you can get rid of apartheid as you say you want to. but please, try can and do it without violence. and thus, he said you're on your own in south africa, because we don't know what to do. therefore, just tell us what you're doing, but don't ask us for permission to do certain things. and so for about three years that was sort of my brief. fortunately for me, i had some of the best foreign service people that our nation can produce. and we had, we had a learning experience. i think that's the way i would put it. martha: i bet you did. we're almost out of time, but what was mandela's response when he realized that you were there and that you were working on his behalf? >> his response was to send me a message by his wife saying that he's glad i was there, he knows that i've within trying to get -- i've been trying to get the government to let me in
congress specifically said free nelson mandela. not quite sure how they thought i could do that, but nevertheless, it was a part of by brief, and the president said i hope you can, i hope you can get rid of apartheid as you say you want to. but please, try can and do it without violence. and thus, he said you're on your own in south africa, because we don't know what to do. therefore, just tell us what you're doing, but don't ask us for permission to do certain things. and so for about three...
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he visited the tiny cell where nelson mandela could barely lay down. last night at a state dinner, the president talked about the mandela legacy. >> we must admit our minds and our hearts are not fully here because a piece of us -- a piece of our heart is with a man and a family who's not far away from here. much has been said about mabiba today. more will be said in the years to come. >> reporter: interesting that tomorrow, the president will make its final stop in tanzania and former president george w. bush is there with his wife, working on an initiative that hestarted, battling hiv-aids here. the two first ladies -- bush and obama -- will get together. there is some speculation that the two presidents may get together. that hasn't been confirmed. but there is bipartisan support, republicans and democrats, coming together to help this continent, come from this obama administration. >> jamie: thank you so much, ed henry, live in capetown. >> eric: brand-new details on the justice department's keeping tabs on reporters and others. that after attorney
he visited the tiny cell where nelson mandela could barely lay down. last night at a state dinner, the president talked about the mandela legacy. >> we must admit our minds and our hearts are not fully here because a piece of us -- a piece of our heart is with a man and a family who's not far away from here. much has been said about mabiba today. more will be said in the years to come. >> reporter: interesting that tomorrow, the president will make its final stop in tanzania and...
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so we were inspiring to nelson t mandela. >> i'm certain of that. was there anything that really surprised you? i'm sure you prepare add head of time and researched him and gota to know the man through what you were able to read and hear through other personal ane anecdotes. >> i said you are a beacon to the world in terms of the sacrifice and 27 years in jail. standing up for principal: he started laughing. i was taken aback. i thought he's not understanding this american guy, you know? but he said no.wa it's when he was growing up all he wanted to do was rebel against his parents. hewa wanted to get out of the b tribal situation. he was like a prince and go to the big city of johannesburg. he wanted to box and learn poetry and a western style education. especially this holiday season we forget what we have. this guy was willing to do anything for it and rebels. ed against his parents.he he didn't even see he was goings to become this worldwide legend. >> dana and bob both have questions. we'll begin with dana. >> i'm curious about how it wast that
so we were inspiring to nelson t mandela. >> i'm certain of that. was there anything that really surprised you? i'm sure you prepare add head of time and researched him and gota to know the man through what you were able to read and hear through other personal ane anecdotes. >> i said you are a beacon to the world in terms of the sacrifice and 27 years in jail. standing up for principal: he started laughing. i was taken aback. i thought he's not understanding this american guy, you...
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he knows nelson mandela quite well. i asked him what does he think nelson mandela would have to say about the scene today? he said nelson mandela would have joked, what's all the fuss about? the fuss is about nelson mandela. these people lost their father. he's known her locally as tata, but they found collectively a new energy for south africa. >> paul, thank you. >>> a new twist in the troubled rollout of obama care. the obama administration apparently keeps contradicting itself whether or not you should file using paper by hand rather than trying to get on to the crowded website. what would be the problem with using paper? we'll tell you. >> and president obama is defending the iran nuclear deal to our friend israel. he is telling israel that negotiating is in its best interest. >> iran is a large country and is a relatively wealthy country. we have to take seriously the possibility that they are going to try to get a nuclear weapon. that's what this whole exercise is about. american express credit card, every purcha
he knows nelson mandela quite well. i asked him what does he think nelson mandela would have to say about the scene today? he said nelson mandela would have joked, what's all the fuss about? the fuss is about nelson mandela. these people lost their father. he's known her locally as tata, but they found collectively a new energy for south africa. >> paul, thank you. >>> a new twist in the troubled rollout of obama care. the obama administration apparently keeps contradicting...
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nelson mandela, who has been ill for some time. they're making a formal announce independent south froze, let's cut into that. >> those who knew that this day would come, his humility, his compassion, and his humanity, and their loss. our thoughts and prayers are with the mandela family. to them we owe a debt of gratitude. they have sacrificed much and endured much so that our people could be free. our thoughts are with his wife. his former wife, winnie mandela, with this children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, and the entire family, our thoughts are with his friends, comrades, and colleagues. who fought alongside him over the cause of a lifetime of struggle. our thoughts -- today mourn the loss of the one person who, more than any other, came to embody their sense of -- national. our thoughts are with the millions of people across the world who embrace him as their own. and who saw his cause as their cause. this is the moment of deep sorrow. our nation has lost its greatest son. yet what made nelson mandela great was
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. >> it is supposed to be a day of prayer and reflection for the late nelson mandela. but as you can see and hear in this johannesburg neighborhood, it is a day of song and praise for the father of this country. they sang, chanted, all races, young and old, important to be as close as possible to the place where the father of the country had his last breath. the person who helped rid the country of apartheid and lead to a democratic government is no more. >> passed away thursday night in a johannesburg neighborhood. a huge mountain of flowers is being laid by his fans, by his friends, by the people of this country as they come here to pray, to mourn, to celebrate, to express their dealings. >> as you can see, the nation is mourning. we've lost a big hero. >> he did a lot. >> meant a lot to me. >> a terrible loss to all of us. >> for everyone. >> for everybody. >> when mandela i was celebrating, now with my baby. it's a bittersweet time for us. >> reporter: that's wonderful stuff, folks. as emotional and overwhelming as the scenes are today, tonight and tuesday are shap
. >> it is supposed to be a day of prayer and reflection for the late nelson mandela. but as you can see and hear in this johannesburg neighborhood, it is a day of song and praise for the father of this country. they sang, chanted, all races, young and old, important to be as close as possible to the place where the father of the country had his last breath. the person who helped rid the country of apartheid and lead to a democratic government is no more. >> passed away thursday...
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here comes nelson mandela. this makes him so astonishing as a human being, as a man is he didn't have it in him. when he was sentenced to jail in 1964 to life plus five years he stands up and says, yes, i'm for using violence the to over throw the government. i'm not standing here for black domination or white domination. i am for racial harmony. imagine that. >> imagine that. juan, thank you very much. >> you're welcome, megyn. >>> we'll have more on the death of nelson mandela when charles krauthammer joins us shortly. another big breaking story is a push from the president to save his health care law. in the middle of the troubled rollout and plunging poll numbers here is an interview tonight that read like an effort to win back support from liberals and young people. >> i understand why people would have been resistant to going on a website that wasn't working right. fortunately because of some very hard work, we now have it to the point where for the vast majority of people it's working well. my message to
here comes nelson mandela. this makes him so astonishing as a human being, as a man is he didn't have it in him. when he was sentenced to jail in 1964 to life plus five years he stands up and says, yes, i'm for using violence the to over throw the government. i'm not standing here for black domination or white domination. i am for racial harmony. imagine that. >> imagine that. juan, thank you very much. >> you're welcome, megyn. >>> we'll have more on the death of nelson...
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. -- in nelson mandela. a mixture of sorrow and also celebration as people remember the man many refer to as the father of their country with prayers and tears and songs. my next guest had a personal connection to the former south african president, he hosted mandela when he came to the united states to attend the inauguration of president bill clinton back in 1993. there's a picture of them there, and the be relationship really developed over many years, and the congressman is with us now with his thoughts and reflections today. it's great to have you on the program, congressman. we do have some pictures, as we mentioned, of your time with nelson mandela, but i understand that your relationship started so many years before the bill clinton inauguration. can you tell our viewers a little bit about how you became friends with nelson mandela? >> well, thank you, and thanks for the opportunity to be here. i found out about mr. mandela when i was a student. i got involved with the free south africa movement and
. -- in nelson mandela. a mixture of sorrow and also celebration as people remember the man many refer to as the father of their country with prayers and tears and songs. my next guest had a personal connection to the former south african president, he hosted mandela when he came to the united states to attend the inauguration of president bill clinton back in 1993. there's a picture of them there, and the be relationship really developed over many years, and the congressman is with us now with...
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the world grew inspiration from else nelson mandela. when i was with him, it was funny, almost like he was interviewing me about american politics and the civil rights movement. because in south africa, the majority of the population is black. he wanted to know, wait, how did a minority in the united states achieve civil rights? we ended up talking about, and he's fascinating with the founding fathers. the idea that george washington gives up power one term. something mandela later does. but also citizenship. the whole idea that you have rights in the united states. remember, blacks in south africa had none of that. in a sense, we were inspiring too nelson mandela. >> i'm certain of that. was there anything when you sat down with him that really surpriseded you? i'm sure you prepared ahead of time and researched them and got to know the man through what you were able to read and hear from other personal anecdotes. what did you take away from it? >> i think the thing that surprised me the most is i was saying, you know, mr. mandela, you
the world grew inspiration from else nelson mandela. when i was with him, it was funny, almost like he was interviewing me about american politics and the civil rights movement. because in south africa, the majority of the population is black. he wanted to know, wait, how did a minority in the united states achieve civil rights? we ended up talking about, and he's fascinating with the founding fathers. the idea that george washington gives up power one term. something mandela later does. but...
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a live look at the memorial to nelson mandela in johannesburg, south africa. celebrating the late president the ceremony is underway. you can watch it as tsz streaming live on our web site foxnews.com. {off-lin {off-line} >> it's christmastime in new york city. all of the decorations are up and shining bright. the day is starting well where you are waking up. thank you for joining us on "fox & friends first". >> a doctor jailed in pakistan bearing out the frustration with the tribal court system in a letter smuggled out. the doctor worked with the cia on a vaccination ruse which helped confirm bin laden's presence on the compound where he was killed. all of this comes as he' waits the december 18th decision. he was sentenced to 33 years in prison amnd it was seen as punishment for helping the united states. >> people can get a lot of information off your cell phones. new documents related by senator ed marquis's office three wireless carriers received 1.1 million requests for law enforcement. he is calling for congressional action to make sure the process is c
a live look at the memorial to nelson mandela in johannesburg, south africa. celebrating the late president the ceremony is underway. you can watch it as tsz streaming live on our web site foxnews.com. {off-lin {off-line} >> it's christmastime in new york city. all of the decorations are up and shining bright. the day is starting well where you are waking up. thank you for joining us on "fox & friends first". >> a doctor jailed in pakistan bearing out the frustration...
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martin luther king, as well as nelson mandela? >> i would say that my uncle was always a peaceful warrior. he fought for peace, justice. he wanted to end oppression. but he held on to that his whole life. of course, nelson mandela only acquired some of those qualities later in life. however, i believe they both went through the fire. i believe that they were forged to beeaders and to resist oppression, and martin luther king, jr. fought for that here in america, and nelson mandela fought so hard in south africa, but those two movements did finally meet, and i think that was their commonality. >> i think both of these men were nobel peace prize winners. both remarkable in that they overcame extraordinary odds of racism, and in for nelson mandela, national apartheid. when he came out of prison he came out different. filled with humility and grace and a gentleness he took with him when he was elected to office and worked with the very people who villainized him for a all of his life. hodoes a person come to the place where they can p
martin luther king, as well as nelson mandela? >> i would say that my uncle was always a peaceful warrior. he fought for peace, justice. he wanted to end oppression. but he held on to that his whole life. of course, nelson mandela only acquired some of those qualities later in life. however, i believe they both went through the fire. i believe that they were forged to beeaders and to resist oppression, and martin luther king, jr. fought for that here in america, and nelson mandela fought...
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>> reporter: it's been three days since the passing of nelson mandela. he died in the house just behind me right here. but still the passions and emotions continue to build. it's just approaching 11:00 and there are hundreds and hundreds of people outside of the house. as you can see, mountains of flowers being laid and candles being lit. earlier today in churches as well as synagogues and mosques, prayers were said and the man was remembered, the man who many people here consider to be the father of modern south africa. south african president zuma was at one church with the ex-wife of nelson mandela, winnie, and he called for the country to get together. in fact, the family issued a statement tonight and said, keep the dream alive. here's a little bit more of what we saw here in this neighborhood, the former neighborhood of nelson mandela earlier today. take a listen. >> it is supposed to be a day of prayer and reflection for the late nelson mandela but, as you can see and hear in this johannesburg neighborhood, it is a day of song and praise for the f
>> reporter: it's been three days since the passing of nelson mandela. he died in the house just behind me right here. but still the passions and emotions continue to build. it's just approaching 11:00 and there are hundreds and hundreds of people outside of the house. as you can see, mountains of flowers being laid and candles being lit. earlier today in churches as well as synagogues and mosques, prayers were said and the man was remembered, the man who many people here consider to be...
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nelson mandela just died. 95 years old nelson mandela, i spent time in south africa. he was a communist this, man. he was a communist. all right? but he was a great man. what he did for his people was stunning. the sacrifices that he made he could have repudiateed and got out of prison. he won't do it he was a great man but he was a communist. boy never attack nelson mandela. i mean i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and mr. mandela. tutu is that way as well but i respect you. why can't you guys bring that to the forum? >> once again asking nbc news what are you going to do about sharpton? he's a dishonest person. i mean it's insane what this guy is doing on nbc's air. so far, nbc news has not answered the question. and there is no question. they have their hands full. msnbc common tatar martin bashir forced to resign last week. and nbc news is employing people bringing disgrace to the operation they should do something. ahead, bernie goldberg and howard kurts have thoughts on the story and dennis miller wants to talk about dr. exekiel emmanuel. >>> bernie you're
nelson mandela just died. 95 years old nelson mandela, i spent time in south africa. he was a communist this, man. he was a communist. all right? but he was a great man. what he did for his people was stunning. the sacrifices that he made he could have repudiateed and got out of prison. he won't do it he was a great man but he was a communist. boy never attack nelson mandela. i mean i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and mr. mandela. tutu is that way as well but i respect you. why can't you...
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so -- but i would never attack nelson mandela. i mean, i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and mr. mandela. he is that way, as well. i respect you. why can't you guys in the republican party bring that to the fore? >> so now we once again ask nbc news, what will you do about sharpton? who's obviously a dishonest person. i mean, it's insane what this guy is doing on nbc's air. so far, nbc news has not answered the question. and there is no question. they have their hands full. msnbc commentator martin bashir forced to resign last week and causing controversy all over the place. nbc news is a long history of distinguished reporting and now employing people bringing disgrace to the operation. they should do something. >>> directly ahead, thoughts on the story. >>> and later, dennis mill tore talk about the architect of obama care. those reports after these messages. >>> al sharpton continuing to be dishonest on nbc's air. joining us from washington, host of "media buzz" howard kurts and from miami, mr. goldberg. bernie, you're the
so -- but i would never attack nelson mandela. i mean, i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and mr. mandela. he is that way, as well. i respect you. why can't you guys in the republican party bring that to the fore? >> so now we once again ask nbc news, what will you do about sharpton? who's obviously a dishonest person. i mean, it's insane what this guy is doing on nbc's air. so far, nbc news has not answered the question. and there is no question. they have their hands full. msnbc...
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guests saying nelson mandela was a gift to the world. a man of integrity. she could say the same words to describe her uncle dr. marvin luther king jr. they were two men that truly changed the world. joining me now is dr. king's nie niece, dr. albeta king. >> thank you for having me. >> you met nelson mandela after she served time in prison, what is your impression now as we see one of the great leaders of the world. >> as one that has been involved in the struggle for freedom all of my life, actually, coming out of my own family, to me, president mandela was a humbling experience. i was very aware of his early years. he was a warrior. and he thought that fighting was the way to do it, physical fighting, the human contact, and yet he was humble in prison autoof all of those years. you could see that humility and a certain grace. most of the time when you see his pictures that that gentle smile was there. for me it was also a humbling experience. i had the opportunity to go to south africa myself a few years later to see the after math of
guests saying nelson mandela was a gift to the world. a man of integrity. she could say the same words to describe her uncle dr. marvin luther king jr. they were two men that truly changed the world. joining me now is dr. king's nie niece, dr. albeta king. >> thank you for having me. >> you met nelson mandela after she served time in prison, what is your impression now as we see one of the great leaders of the world. >> as one that has been involved in the struggle for freedom...
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and we'll look at nelson mandela. we'll look at his fight to end racial discrimination and how his life parallels dr. martin luther king. and the nfl decides to punt on propoeting obama care. administration looking for high profile pitches. and the pros are not buying it. i am uma, we are live from the nation's capitol. america's news headquarters starts right now. >> and we begin with what is a dangerous heatwave that is gripping most of the western part of the nation. we are talking about triple digit temperatures and folks in death valley, california they are bracing for teches to hit 130 degrees today. that is close to a record set back 100 years ago. they are joining us live from santa monica, california where it is and cooler than death valley. dom nick? >> uma, people are taking to the ocean to coloff in santa monica beach. families are heading into the water. and marine hanging over the coast. it is 90 degrees in the city. and as you head further inland, it is going to get warmer and out in death valley, recor
and we'll look at nelson mandela. we'll look at his fight to end racial discrimination and how his life parallels dr. martin luther king. and the nfl decides to punt on propoeting obama care. administration looking for high profile pitches. and the pros are not buying it. i am uma, we are live from the nation's capitol. america's news headquarters starts right now. >> and we begin with what is a dangerous heatwave that is gripping most of the western part of the nation. we are talking...
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for the family of nelson mandela, and a big family. many of his children and other relatives visited the hospital. in fact today, to see nelson mandela, and one of his daughters then talked about his condition in an interview she gave to the state broadcaster. here it is. >> doesn't look good. not going to lie. but i think that for us, as children and grandchildren, we still have this hope because when we talk to him, he was like trying to open his eyes, and then open his eyes. >> of course as long as he can still open his eyes, everybody has hope that nelson mandela will keep going. trace? >> and president obama also spoke today about mandela. >> president obama, of course, is in senegal and he talked about nelson mandela's condition during a speech there. listen. >> thoughts and prayers are with the people of south africa and more specifically the man -- mandela family. i will re traveling there over the next self days after i leave senegal. i have had the privilege of meeting and speaking to him, and he is a personal hero, but i don
for the family of nelson mandela, and a big family. many of his children and other relatives visited the hospital. in fact today, to see nelson mandela, and one of his daughters then talked about his condition in an interview she gave to the state broadcaster. here it is. >> doesn't look good. not going to lie. but i think that for us, as children and grandchildren, we still have this hope because when we talk to him, he was like trying to open his eyes, and then open his eyes. >>...
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he was basically walking in the footsteps of nelson mandela, where nelson mandela spent 18 years of imprisonment. took the first lady and the daughters down to the limestone quarry where he spent many hours doing back breaking work in the hot sun during imprisonment, the president saying nelson mandela going onto become the first black president of the nation was inspiration not just for him but for millions around the world. in a big final speech on the week long journey, tried to use the mandela legacy to talk about how the u.s. wants to help bring the continent up. take a listen. >> if the dignity of the individual is upheld across africa, then i believe americans will be more free as well because i believe that none of us are fully free when others in the human family remain shackled by poverty or disease or oppression. >> now, as part of this commitment the president laid out about $7 million from the u.s. government to help vastly expand the amount of electricity going into sub saharan africa, a big idea the president hopes he can realize in the years ahead. >> and ed, i am reading the pre
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we will never see the likes of nelson mandela again. but let me say to the young people of africa and the young people around the world, you too can make his life worth your own. over 30 years ago while still a student, i learned of nelson mandela and the struggles taking place in this beautiful land, and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself and it set me on an improbable journey that find me here today. and while i will always fall short of madiba's example, he makes me want to be a better man. he speaks to what's best inside. after this great liberator is laid to rest and when we've returned to our cities and villages and rejoin our daily routines, let us search for his strength. let us search for his largeness of spirit somewhere inside of ourselves. and when the night grows dark, when injustice weighs heavy on our heart, when our best laid plans seem beyond our reach, let us think of mad i ba and the words that brought him comfort within the four walls of his cell. it matters not h
we will never see the likes of nelson mandela again. but let me say to the young people of africa and the young people around the world, you too can make his life worth your own. over 30 years ago while still a student, i learned of nelson mandela and the struggles taking place in this beautiful land, and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself and it set me on an improbable journey that find me here today. and while i will always fall short of...
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he was basically walking in the footsteps of nelson mandela, where nelson mandela spent 18 years of imprisonment. took the first lady and the daughters down to the limestone quarry where he spent many hours doing back breaking work in the hot sun during imprisonment, the president saying nelson mandela going onto become the first black president of the nation was inspiration not just for him but for millions around the world. in a big final speech on the week long journey, tried to use the mandela legacy to talk about how the u.s. wants to help bring the continent up. take a listen. >> if the dignity of the individual is upheld across africa, then i believe americans will be more free as well because i believe that none of us are fully free when others in the human family remain shackled by poverty or disease or oppression. >> now, as part of this commitment the president laid out about $7 million from the u.s. government to help vastly expand the amount of electricity going into sub saharan africa, a big idea the president hopes he can realize in the years ahead. >> and ed, i am reading the pre
he was basically walking in the footsteps of nelson mandela, where nelson mandela spent 18 years of imprisonment. took the first lady and the daughters down to the limestone quarry where he spent many hours doing back breaking work in the hot sun during imprisonment, the president saying nelson mandela going onto become the first black president of the nation was inspiration not just for him but for millions around the world. in a big final speech on the week long journey, tried to use the...
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nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow . >>> our beloved nelson mandela, the president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela is dead at the age of 95. the anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy and became the first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. >> why is it that president mandela could do something
nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow . >>> our beloved nelson mandela, the president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela is dead at the age of 95. the anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy and became the first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. >> why is it that president mandela could do something
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but he is the person, he is incredibly important to nelson mandela's clan. he's the tribal leader, the chief of the clan, and nelson mandela himself chose him to be his successor in the clan. he was coming here along with other members of the family for a prayer session. i'm just going to ask our cameraman to just ensure i'm going to walk out of shot here so you can see the scene behind me here better. we've been hearing a prayer session here for the just about the last hour with the people of south africa and just the ordinary people of south africa coming here. the scene here is emotional and it is really quite something different even for south africa. >> thank you so much for that update from south africa. of course, we're going to follow the developments over the next several days. >>> now to the storm that many of you are concerned about, the welfare of pastor who remains jailed in iran. there is some movement state side. next week the house foreign affairs committee will be holding more hearing on this case. he's been held in tehran for more than a ye
but he is the person, he is incredibly important to nelson mandela's clan. he's the tribal leader, the chief of the clan, and nelson mandela himself chose him to be his successor in the clan. he was coming here along with other members of the family for a prayer session. i'm just going to ask our cameraman to just ensure i'm going to walk out of shot here so you can see the scene behind me here better. we've been hearing a prayer session here for the just about the last hour with the people of...
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came back from south africa try to see nelson mandela and getting arrested for trying to see him on robbins island when he was in prison. oh, he's terrific. excellent tennis player. bye-bye. i recognize that voice. annie? yeah! she helped me find the right bonds for my income strategy. you're very popular around here. there's a birthday going on. karl! he took care of my 401k rollover. wow, you call a lot. yeah, well it's my money we're talking about here. joining us for karaoke later? ah, i'd love to, but people get really emotional when i sing. help from a team that will exceed your expectations. ♪ (announcer) winning awards is great. but doing all the work that takes you there? that's the hard part. at verizon, being reliable means working to always be reliable. it's why we earned more awards again this year. just like last year, and the year before, and years before that. all these awards are real proof that we built a network that really works for you. the network more people rely on. now experience america's most-awarded network on the phone you love, the amazing iphone. plu
came back from south africa try to see nelson mandela and getting arrested for trying to see him on robbins island when he was in prison. oh, he's terrific. excellent tennis player. bye-bye. i recognize that voice. annie? yeah! she helped me find the right bonds for my income strategy. you're very popular around here. there's a birthday going on. karl! he took care of my 401k rollover. wow, you call a lot. yeah, well it's my money we're talking about here. joining us for karaoke later? ah, i'd...
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mandela's condition. >> now, the president went on to say that nelson mandela's legacy of bringing people together is part of the sort of hopeful message president obama is trying to bring during this week long visit of a rising africa where there is a lot of growing economies in this continent right now. in fact on the other side of the continent in egypt tonight there is violence in egypt escalating. protesters standing up against the muslim brotherhood leader there one american was killed today. caught in the crossfire. and one of the protesters is telling us tonight that they're building to a major demonstration on sunday where they are building to take away his power. [inaudible] major expression of [inaudible] >> just in the last few moments, the u.s. state department back in washington has issued a grave travel warning for u.s. citizens who are in egypt right now. gives you an idea of how volatile the situation is in egypt right now, hairs. >> harris: those are breaking details ed on the story that you are bringing us tonight. we saw this. it's only been a couple years ago in egypt
mandela's condition. >> now, the president went on to say that nelson mandela's legacy of bringing people together is part of the sort of hopeful message president obama is trying to bring during this week long visit of a rising africa where there is a lot of growing economies in this continent right now. in fact on the other side of the continent in egypt tonight there is violence in egypt escalating. protesters standing up against the muslim brotherhood leader there one american was...
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these are people that spoke today at nelson mandela's memorial service. we have the vice president of china, communist. we have the president of cuba, raul castro, communist. we have the president of brazil, a socialist. we have president obama the question mark. and then we have the president of india center left and the another socialist. i'm just saying they couldn't mix in one free market capitalist all day. >> he was there in spirit. >> he was there in spirit. >> and so was ayres right. >> what are you talking about. >> everybody is a communist. i'm a communist according to you. >> you're a wing nut according to me. >> i tell you what, hit me up on twitter and let me know what you think. greg, you're up. >> it's time for greg's preem preemptive apology. >> i'm sorry. >> being that it's the holiday season and hate it more than anything, i have been a jerk to everybody. so i made a list and have to apologize to the website intern which i denied her -- i was going to do the resolution, a seven second thing and i said no. i'll do it tomorrow. i have to a
these are people that spoke today at nelson mandela's memorial service. we have the vice president of china, communist. we have the president of cuba, raul castro, communist. we have the president of brazil, a socialist. we have president obama the question mark. and then we have the president of india center left and the another socialist. i'm just saying they couldn't mix in one free market capitalist all day. >> he was there in spirit. >> he was there in spirit. >> and so...
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south african icon nelson mandela is back in the hospital. doctors say the now 94-year-old is responding well to treatment. he has another lung infection, a problem plaguing him for many years. he spent three weeks in the hospital in december for a lung infection, as well as gallstones. nelson mandela has had lung problems when heyed tb during highs 27 years in prison. of course, nelson mandela became the country's first black president after the fall of apartheid. his story and inspiration to hundreds of millions around the world. nelson mandela has not had a major public appearance since the world cup in 2010. nelson mandela, back in the hospital with a lung infection. >>> the school girl who survived the taliban attempt to kill her is now publishing a book. you may remember the 15-year-old, a taliban assassin shot her in the hid while she was on a school bus. she a was target because of her vocal activism for women's rights. the bullet passed through her head but she survived. covering are can to the publisher the book will give details on
south african icon nelson mandela is back in the hospital. doctors say the now 94-year-old is responding well to treatment. he has another lung infection, a problem plaguing him for many years. he spent three weeks in the hospital in december for a lung infection, as well as gallstones. nelson mandela has had lung problems when heyed tb during highs 27 years in prison. of course, nelson mandela became the country's first black president after the fall of apartheid. his story and inspiration to...
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. >> ♪ nelson mandela ♪ nelson mandela no? >> a block. the lede. that's the first story. >> that's a question no one can answer. nelson mandela died on thursday. moments after his death was announced the founder of deadline.com, a hugely influential movie business website tweeted this. rip, nelson mandela subject of weinstein company mandela long walk to freedom which opened november 29th and has awards buzz. the tweet triggered outcry as it should, i guess. a pile of angry tweets accusing of being a horrible insensitive fink. is she out of line? this happens after every tragedy or death. somebody does something on twitter jie. when martin luther king died they said hurry and get your tickets to "the lion king. >> it is disgusting, greg jie. it is disgusting. thank you for covering that joke. buck, is this as bad -- do you remember when kenneth coal, the -- kenneth cole, the uproar in cairo and they said we are reacting to your sandals? >> was it too soon? >> too soon, there is a period here. before you can shamelessly exploit something like this w
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nelson mandela's wife among those visiting, among some of his children and grandchildren. earlier one of his daughters gave an interview to the state broadcaster sabc talking about her father's condition. listen. >> he doesn't look good. i mean, i'm not going to lie. but i think that for us, as his children and grandchildren, we still have this hope, because, you know, when we talk to him, he will flutter, trying to open his eyes, open his eyes. >> this is a family clearly hoping for the best, harris, while preparing for the worst. >> well, and all over the world, well wishes are pouring in. >> yes. president obama among those sending his well wishes. the president, of course, is currently in senegal, africa, due to head to south africa in the next few days. today he offered his thoughts and prayers to the mandela family. listen. >> i've had the privilege of meeting and speaking to him. he's a personal hero, but i don't think i'm unique in that regard. i think so he's a hero for the world. >> you heard president obama call nelson mandela mandibe, his clan name, also known
nelson mandela's wife among those visiting, among some of his children and grandchildren. earlier one of his daughters gave an interview to the state broadcaster sabc talking about her father's condition. listen. >> he doesn't look good. i mean, i'm not going to lie. but i think that for us, as his children and grandchildren, we still have this hope, because, you know, when we talk to him, he will flutter, trying to open his eyes, open his eyes. >> this is a family clearly hoping...
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also today president obama paying tribute to anti- apartheid leader nelson mandela. he is stable battling a lung enfekz. president obama who has met nelson mandela only once before did not meet with him out of respect for the family wishes. he met with two of the family members. mr. obama spoke about nelson mandela's legacy. >> the struggle here for apartheid and for freedom and moral courage, this country's historic transition to a free and democratic nation has been a personal inspiration to me. it has been an inspiration to the world. >> the chief white house correspondent ed henry is in jo hansburg. president obama did not meet with nelson mandela and didn't want a photo-op out of it but met with the family. >> he decided it was better not to interfere for the medical care. they share a bond, first black presidents for each of their nations. the president and first lady called his wife who has been by nelson mandela's side here in south africa and met with daughters and grandchildren of nelson mandela and at a joint news conference between the current president o
also today president obama paying tribute to anti- apartheid leader nelson mandela. he is stable battling a lung enfekz. president obama who has met nelson mandela only once before did not meet with him out of respect for the family wishes. he met with two of the family members. mr. obama spoke about nelson mandela's legacy. >> the struggle here for apartheid and for freedom and moral courage, this country's historic transition to a free and democratic nation has been a personal...
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nelson mandela being remembed in south africa. we'll hear what his family has to say about the legendary anti-apartheid leader. ♪ [ female announcer ] feed a man a cookie and he eats a cookie. ♪ feed him a fresh baked cookie and he eats a much, much better cookie. bake the world a better place with nestle toll house. >>> it's the bottom of the hour. time for the top of the news. great news regarding an american military vet who's now been released from detainment in north korea and has arrived back home. 85-year-old merrill newman touching down in san francisco earlier today after being detained in north korea for nearly seven weeks. >>> cold and icy conditions in texas sticking around for a little longer according to the national weather service. below freezing temperatures and freezing rain will continue throughout this weekend. >>> and england's busiest airport is practically at a standstill this weekend after a main air traffic control center suffered a technical glitch. officials at heathrow in london say they hope they'l
nelson mandela being remembed in south africa. we'll hear what his family has to say about the legendary anti-apartheid leader. ♪ [ female announcer ] feed a man a cookie and he eats a cookie. ♪ feed him a fresh baked cookie and he eats a much, much better cookie. bake the world a better place with nestle toll house. >>> it's the bottom of the hour. time for the top of the news. great news regarding an american military vet who's now been released from detainment in north korea and...
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so, but i would never attack nelson mandela. i mean i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and with mr. mandela because tutu is that way as well. but i respect you. so why can't you guys in the republican party bring that to the the fore? >> well, nelson mandela stood up against a great injustice and willing to pay a huge price for that and that's the reason he mourned today because of that struggle that he performed. you are right, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right answer, but he was fighting against some great injustice. and i would make the argument that, you know, we have a great injustice going on right now in this country with an everincreasing size of government that is taking over and controlling people's lives. and obamacare is front and center in that. i agree with talking points, your points earlier which is the center focus of the 2014 election, must be obamacare. and all of its aspects and the cool thing about obamacare is it is not only bad for the economy and bad for people's health. it's al
so, but i would never attack nelson mandela. i mean i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and with mr. mandela because tutu is that way as well. but i respect you. so why can't you guys in the republican party bring that to the the fore? >> well, nelson mandela stood up against a great injustice and willing to pay a huge price for that and that's the reason he mourned today because of that struggle that he performed. you are right, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right...